How to Set Up a Drop Shot Nymphing System Author: Ethan Hollifield It’s hard to argue that nymphing is an effective way to target trout throughout the year, and through varying types of water conditions. Nymphing techniques have multiple branches of skills to be mastered that all have their place on their water, but one […]
If you’re any thing like me, you start getting excited at the first cold front in September and want to jump into fall fishing mode, when it’s really still the dog days of summer playing dog tricks on you. In this article we are going to discuss fall trout patterns, hatches present, gear tricks, and […]
Fly fishing anglers have a knack for leaving their worries at the door after they pull up their waders and strap on their boots. It’s the type of sport that allows you to spend time in nature, and focus on only one thing and that is casting to rising trout. There is an extensive list […]
WNC Mountain Adventures The quaint towns in Madison County, NC speak for themselves. Mars Hill, Marshall and Hot Springs are some of the more well-known towns in the county, and each has something special to offer. Mars Hill is home to the historic Mars Hill University, ranked among the top 100 regional colleges in the […]
After the long dreaded winter, it feels great to be back in the saddle fishing for smallmouth bass in Asheville, NC. Smallmouth fishing is one of the favorite species to chase after, as fly fishing guides in Asheville. There’s a difference between knowledge and luck when it comes to spring-time smallies. Fly fishing in the […]
Asheville is the ultimate destination for a fly fishing vacation! With the Southern Appalachian Mountains surrounding Asheville’s valley’s and peaks, there is plenty of water to cover. Take a sneak peak into some of our stream fed rivers and headwaters around Asheville, NC. Timing is Everything When are you looking to take your fly fishing vacation? […]
How To Prepare For Your Asheville Fly Fishing Trip After you book your Asheville fly fishing trip with Southern Appalachain Anglers of Asheville, NC there are a couple of things that are necessary to complete before you start catching trophy trout and smallmouth bass. Below is a checklist of things to complete prior to your […]
A Guide to Asheville Smallmouth Fly Fishing It is the time of year when water levels are high, and big fish are feeding! Asheville, North Carolina can offer the angler with a trophy smallmouth fishing during the spring and early summer months. The Smallie Run Do smallmouth really ‘run’ like stripers? Not really, but if […]
Explore Asheville…With A Fly Rod! Visiting Asheville and quaint mountain towns around Western North Carolina offers anglers, at all levels, a fly fishing heaven worth plotting on your GPS. While there are hundreds of rivers and creeks worth visiting, some offer more than others. Including scenery, waterfalls, crystal clear water, beautiful limestone, wildlife, native flowers and […]
Asheville is Fly Fishing Country! Do you seek out a fly fishing adventure year round? Asheville, North Carolina provides anglers with fishable streams 12 months out of the year, and all you need are a couple of dry flies and nymph patterns to make that happen! From the Southern Appalachian Mountain Range to the Blue […]